Telephone Administered Psychotherapy for the Treatment of Depression for Veterans in Rural Areas
Depressive Disorder, Depression
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Depressive Disorder focused on measuring Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Telephone psychotherapy, Clinical Trial, Primary Care Clinic, Treatment for Depression
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Has a DSM-IV diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder as assessed using the MINI Has a telephone Able to speak and read English At least 18 years of age Able to give informed consent Must be registered at a VA community-based, outpatient clinic (CBOC) at VA Eureka or VA Ukiah or VA Santa Rosa, or VA Manteno, or VA Elgin, or VA La Salle Exclusion Criteria: Has a hearing, voice or visual impairment that would prevent participation in T-CBT Meets criteria for dementia Is diagnosed with Psychotic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, substance abuse with clinical consensus, or current severe PTSD. Is currently receiving psychotherapy or planning to receive psychotherapy during the 20-week treatment phase of the study Has a history of suicide attempts or is at high risk for suicide.
Sites / Locations
- San Francisco VA Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
- Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, IL
- Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, IL
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Arm 1 - Telephone CBT
Arm 2 - Treatment as Usual
Telephone cognitive behavioral therapy
Treatment as usual control.